Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
1-1-1, Takashima, Yokohama-shi, 220- The company reported revenues of US$99,887.20
Headquarters Address
8686,Japan million during 2011, with a CAGR of 2.96% during
2007–2011. Its revenue grew at an annual rate of
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16.71% over the previous fiscal year. In 2011, the
company recorded an operating margin of 5.28%, as
Fax N/A against 3.14% in 2010.
Website www.nissan-global.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange 7201, The Tokyo Stock Exchange
Number of Employees 154,688
Fiscal Year End March
Revenue (in US$ million) 99,887.20
Revenue (in JPY million) 8,773,093.00
SWOT Analysis Return on Equity
Strengths Weaknesses The company recorded a return on equity (ROE) of
10.84% for 2011, as compared to its peers, Honda
Geographic Diversification Decline in Sales Motor Co., Ltd. (Ticker: 0941), Mitsubishi Motors
Corporation (Ticker: 7211) and Toyota Motor
Corporation (Ticker: 7203), which recorded ROEs of
Low Operating Expenses Underutilization of Resources 12.00%, 6.55% and 3.95% respectively. The
company reported an operating margin of 5.28% in
Strategic Alliances 2011.
Strong Focus on Research and
Development Return on Equity
Opportunities Threats
Growing Demand for Hybrid Vehicles Currency Fluctuations
Growing Demand for Small and Mid
Stricter Emission Standards
size Cars
US New Auto Investment Plan
Liquidity Position
The company reported a current ratio of 1.45 in 2011,
as compared to its peers, Honda Motor Co., Ltd.,
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and Toyota Motor
Corporation, which recorded current ratios of 1.31,
1.05 and 1.10 respectively. As of March 2011, the
company recorded cash and short-term investments
of worth US$13,171.29 million, against US$12,511.15
million current debt. The company reported a debt to
equity ratio of 1.39 in 2011 as compared to its peers,
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
and Toyota Motor Corporation, which recorded debt
to equity ratios of 0.93, 1.72 and 1.20 respectively.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Business Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Company Overview ................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Business Description ..............................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Major Products and Services .................................................................................................................................6
2 Analysis of Key Performance Indicators ............................................................................................... 7
2.1 Five Year Snapshot: Overview of Financial and Operational Performance Indicators ..........................................7
2.2 Key Financial Performance Indicators .................................................................................................................10
2.2.1 Revenue and Operating Profit .........................................................................................................................10
2.2.2 Asset, Liabilities and Capex .............................................................................................................................11
2.2.3 Operational Efficiency ......................................................................................................................................12
2.2.4 Solvency ..........................................................................................................................................................13
2.2.5 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................14
2.3 Competitive Benchmarking ..................................................................................................................................15
2.3.1 Market Capitalization .......................................................................................................................................15
2.3.2 Efficiency ..........................................................................................................................................................16
2.3.3 Capital Expenditure ..........................................................................................................................................17
2.3.4 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................18
2.3.5 Turnover – Inventory and Asset .......................................................................................................................19
2.3.6 Liquidity ............................................................................................................................................................20
3 Mergers & Acquisitions and Partnerships ........................................................................................... 21
3.1 M&A and Partnerships Strategy ...........................................................................................................................21
4 Recent Developments ........................................................................................................................... 23
5 SWOT Analysis ........................................................................................................................